September 8, 2018
Eva says: Even though I already have four cats of my own, I volunteer for several animal shelters and rescues, such as City Critters, and sometimes I take in foster kittens. Little Anabelle was one of a litter of three that I fostered recently, along with her sister Lucy (a grey tabby) and her brother Simon (all black). Lucy was adopted first. Anabelle and Simon went together to a wonderful home... but I was heartbroken because I had this amazing relationship with Anabelle. The entire time she was in my home she did not leave my side for a minute. She would sit on my lap and purr so loudly I couldn't hear my thoughts! She helped me with computer work, slept with me, watched me taking a shower, and insisted on sitting on my shoulder when I ate, read, or watched tv. Her sis and brother were very nice as well, but this one was really special. She was much smaller and thinner -- probably the last one born? And those mittens! To die for! I soooooo wanted to keep her. But I knew I couldn't be selfish and have six cats in a two-cat-lease apartment. A perfect adopter came forward to adopt her and her brother. The man and his wife are cat lovers and their cat of 17 years had passed away and they wanted to fill the void. Anabelle will have a good life for sure. Will I without her? Should it matter? I should really focus on her well-being. Anyway, I cried for a few days and cherished the sweet memories. Her new name is Emma. She has a great home and I still miss her. Why is life so hard?
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Natthecat -
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#Eva101--You did the sensible thing, but it still hurts. Anabelle/Emma will have a good life and so will you. Keep fostering those those furbabies.
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OMG - she sounds like she's purrfect!!!!!! Glad she went to a good home that you prepared her for!!!!!
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What a gorgeous little tuxedo! Thank you for fostering.
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So glad you had time with your little Annabelle!!!! I know the love of the black & white tuxedos - it is to be treasured!!!!
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A sweet getting to know each other nose touch. You will be fine and I am sure you have discovered that by now. Fostering has its ups and downs. The ups are you have helped these babies that would otherwise probably died. The down is some of them get to you. Annabelle was one of those. I have had my share. I had one whole litter I wanted to keep but they had dwarfism and needed more help than I could afford to give them so I had to let them go to people who had the money to take care of the orthopaedic problems they would eventually need. I cried for days when I brought them in to be adopted. Keep up the good work. I did it for 15 years. Still do it occasionally but only one at a time because I am now disabled.
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Gorgeous Anabelle



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